The minerals that come straight from the Dead Sea are invigorating for the skin – they stimulate blood circulation and the natural exfoliation process. Why is this good for the overall skin? With proper circulation and exfoliation, the skin is able to maintain adequate pH balance; this helps to cleanse and purify, while draining toxins from the body.

Which is exactly the concept behind the products made by One with Nature – by taking the minerals from the Dead Sea, they have created products that help to deliver naturally, silky, beautifully scented skin. More »

I have a great love for mineral make-up. Estée Lauder recently launched Nutritious Vita-Mineral make-up that is full of minerals, vitamins, and infused with Pomegranate extract. I have yet to visit the Estée Lauder counter to learn more about this product, but thank goodness for the age of the Internet!

I have found some great insights on the new SPF 15 Nutritious Vita-Mineral Make-Up in loose powder. Not only is the make-up great for sensitive skin, and protect against the everyday sun, soil, and sweat – it also helps improve the over all condition of your skin.

Let me hear your thoughts on this new line of mineral make-up if you have already tried it. I am now off to visit the Estée Lauder counter.

To Be Continued…

Photo Credit: Estée Lauder

How often do you blow-dry, curl, or straighten your hair? If you’re like most women, one of these hair damaging routines is part of your daily regimen.

Although we get some pretty fabulous styles by dying, curling, and/or straightening our hair, it also causes a lot of stress to our tresses.

The most obvious sign of damage: split ends! Having dyed and damaged hair myself, I tend to examine my split ends while sitting at a stop light and wishing I could somehow make them go away. And, thanks to AG Hair Cosmetics, now I can!

I recently got the opportunity to try out their yet to be released Split End SPA Repair Serum. With only a few drops, you can kiss those split ends goodbye! After using this great new product for three weeks, my hair looks and feels smoother.

Be sure to look for it when it makes its big entrance in May 2009.

AG Split End SPA Repair Serum ($24)

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I find myself doing it all the time…I get lazy and instead of going home and making something to eat, I opt for the easier choice – drive-thru restaurants. I hate fast food; yet, for some reason, I find myself indulging it – it is cheap and easy.  Even though fast food restaurants are often marked as “unhealthy,” it is still possible to go healthy even when in a hurry.

Health.com recently posted a recommended list of the healthiest fast food restaurants; surprisingly, among that list was McDonald’s! However, keep in mind that just because McDonald’s is on this list, it doesn’t mean that all of the choices available on the menu are healthy; they just offer healthy selections for their consumers. The key is selective ordering when deciding to go with fast food for your meal of choice. More »

Happy Friday everyone!

Thank you to everyone who entered our Hot Pants giveaway, we had a lot of entries! Unfortunately, we are only able to choose one and we picked…Diane!

Congratulations! We hope you enjoy your lipgloss and OP ART eye color!

One of the worst feelings to me is when my feet feel rough and dry. I have found a great product I want to share with all of you – Pedi-Relax ®.  The first thing that caught my attention is the fact that it is made with essential oils, such as tea tree, lavender, thyme, sweet almond, and sage. Pedi-Relax comes in a 3-piece set, which includes the Intense Hydrating Cream (for dry and damaged feet), Exfoliating Cream (to keep feet feeling smooth) and Protective Barrier cream (prevents blisters). More »

I have never had a problem with weight, until now. This past year, I went through a rapid weight gain; unfortunately, it has made it a lot more difficult to find clothes that fit properly.

So what was my solution? I would love to lose weight, but even with a healthy diet and regular exercise, it takes time. In the meantime, I have been hiding my flaws with SPANX ®.

Though they are nothing new, SPANX products are a great way to not only slim the body, but also hide those annoying panty lines (which I think is great! – I have never been a fan of thong underwear). Even celebrities are using SPANX to look fabulous on the red carpet!

What is great about SPANX is that they have shape wear that can suit just about anyone. If you cannot afford tummy tuck surgery or liposuction, SPANX products offer you an alternative option to slimming down your trouble areas. More »

Happy Tuesday! We’re back with your questions and some useful tips, and don’t forget that you can submit your questions to any one of our Beauty Chatters!

Casey: What can I do about my adult acne? I’ve tried lots of treatments but nothing helps.

Have you tried Clinique’s 3-Step Skin Care System? I love this line and would strongly suggest you check it out. I used Proactive for a long time and never saw any results, but with Clinique I’ve been able to avoid major breakouts and control my oily T-zone. It’s best to speak with a dermatologist, but if you’re in a major department store and see a Clinique counter, head over and have them analyze your skin type.
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Okay, I know I am a bit behind the craze, but Nintendo ® Wii ™ is amazing and I am addicted! I recently tried out the game, Boogie SuperStar and all I can say is, I must be out of shape!  I started to break a sweat after only 20 minutes of playing. It is fun and I actually feel like I am getting a work-out, or am I?

There have been a lot of arguments for and against Wii and the fitness benefits that it entails. This is what I get from the whole phenomenon – it may not be an option for a hardcore cardiovascular work-out (such as running or kick-boxing), but it definitely does get an individual motivated and work off his/her booty! (Which is an improvement for the inactive population). On top of that, Wii challenges its players, as you get better at a particular skill, the game is designed to make the activity more difficult.

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Thank you to all of our wonderful readers for entering our Kiss My Face SOS lip products giveaway. We received a lot of great comments and tips. More »